# Roblox vs Warframe

The clearest difference is rating: Warframe at 4.9 against Roblox's 4.5. Warframe also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 60%). Roblox's advantage is ratings volume (20M vs 26K) and chart position (#1 vs #67). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Roblox sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Warframe sells 41 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Warframe holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roblox has 20M ratings behind it against 26K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Roblox's written reviews are positive against 73% of Warframe's.

Roblox ships an update weekly, Warframe fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roblox | Warframe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (20M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roblox/id431946152/reviews) | **[4.9 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warframe/id1520001008/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20M** | 26K |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **73.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | #67 |
| Size | 224 MB | 3.7 GB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Roblox Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/431946155) | [Digital Extremes](https://appshunter.io/developer/410656021) |

## What reviewers say

### Roblox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roblox/id431946152)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Grossing · Action, #1 Top Grossing · Adventure, #2 Top Free · Adventure, #3 Top Free · Action, #5 Top Grossing · Games, #10 Top Free · Games, #24 Top Grossing, #76 Top Free (US App Store)

Explore millions of immersive 3D multiplayer experiences created by a global community. Play games, roleplay, compete, or create your own virtual worlds. Customize avatars and connect with friends across various devices.

**Highlights:** Discover millions of user-created experiences, Create and share your own games, Customize avatars with clothing and accessories, Play with friends across multiple devices, Multiplayer battles and role-playing games, In-app chat and voice communication (age-verified)

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Roblox Premium 450 | $4.99 | per month |
| 80 ROBUX | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium 80 Robux | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium 88 Subscribed | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium 160 Robux | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium 240 Robux | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium 320 Robux | $3.99 | one-time |
| 400 Robux Premium | $4.99 | one-time |
| 440 Robux Subscribed | $4.99 | one-time |
| Roblox Premium 450 One Month | $4.99 | one-time |
| 800 ROBUX | $9.99 | one-time |
| 800 Robux Premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| 880 Robux Subscribed | $9.99 | one-time |
| Roblox Premium 1000 One Month | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1700 Robux Premium | $19.99 | one-time |
| Roblox Premium 2200 One Month | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Endless games and experiences
- 🤝 Ability to make virtual friends
- 🎨 Customizable avatars
- 🎮 Wide variety of game genres
- 👍 Fun and engaging for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Ineffective moderation and reporting system
- 💰 Expensive in-game purchases
- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific games
- 🤔 Confusing chat/tag system
- 🔒 Concerns about online safety and predators

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent disconnections and server issues
- Glitches that delete purchased items
- Inconsistent chat filtering and tagging

**Requested features**

- Ability to earn Robux through gameplay
- Improved search and discovery for games
- More free avatar customization options
- Better parental controls and monitoring
- Faster response to reports of inappropriate content


### Warframe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warframe/id1520001008)

**Currently charting:** #67 Top Grossing · Action, #91 Top Free · Role Playing, #96 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #206 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Become a powerful warrior in this free-to-play online action game. Battle alongside friends across a sprawling interplanetary system, customizing your bio-metal suit and arsenal to annihilate enemies and explore vast open worlds. Experience an epic story and master destructive weaponry.

**Highlights:** Become a powerful warrior in a bio-metal suit, Battle alongside friends in co-op missions, Explore massive open worlds and engage in ship battles, Experience an epic cinematic story with multiple expansions, Master and customize a vast arsenal of weapons, Customize Warframes and gear endlessly

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (41)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gunblade Battlekit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fulmin Battlekit | $1.99 | one-time |
| 75 Platinum | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Weapon Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dante Chronicles Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Sakura Storm Collection | $6.99 | one-time |
| 170 Platinum | $9.99 | one-time |
| 175 Platinum | $9.99 | one-time |
| 370 Platinum | $19.99 | one-time |
| The Old Peace Uriel Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Sirius & Orion Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3 Regal Aya: Prime Resurgence | $19.99 | one-time |
| 380 Platinum | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1999 Cyte-09 Bullseye Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Jade Chorus Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Warframe: Sanctum Collection | $19.99 | one-time |
| Warframe: Oraxia Bundle | $20.99 | one-time |
| TennoCon 2024 Digital Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Mesa Heirloom Collection | $24.99 | one-time |
| TennoCon 2026 Digital Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| TennoCon 2025 Digital Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Encore Temple Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Rhino Heirloom Steel Coll. | $24.99 | one-time |
| Ember Heirloom Sear Coll. | $24.99 | one-time |
| Koumei Visions Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| Constellations Complete Coll. | $34.99 | one-time |
| 7 Regal Aya: Prime Resurgence | $39.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Platinum | $49.99 | one-time |
| 1025 Platinum | $49.99 | one-time |
| Encore Complete Collection | $49.99 | one-time |
| 1999 Complete Collection | $54.99 | one-time |
| 15 Regal Aya: Prime Resurgence | $79.99 | one-time |
| Sevagoth Prime Access | $79.99 | one-time |
| 2200 Platinum | $99.99 | one-time |
| 2100 Platinum | $99.99 | one-time |
| Styanax Prime Access Complete | $139.99 | one-time |
| Yareli Prime Access Complete | $139.99 | one-time |
| Lavos Prime Access Complete | $139.99 | one-time |
| Xaku Prime Access Complete | $139.99 | one-time |
| Sevagoth Prime Access Complete | $139.99 | one-time |
| 3210 Platinum | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Entire game ported to mobile
- 🚀 Cross-play and cross-save support
- 🚀 Impressive graphics and performance
- 👍 Faithful to the original PC/console experience
- 👍 Customizable controls and UI

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches, especially with UI and controls
- 🔋 Overheating and battery drain issues
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate menus and access certain features
- 👎 Clunky touch controls, better with a controller
- 🔍 Lack of keyboard and mouse support

**Reported bugs**

- Initialization loop and download issues
- Inability to access certain features like decorating the Orbiter
- Bugs with the chat system and squad management
- Quests and objectives not functioning properly
- Performance issues in open-world areas and during intense combat

**Requested features**

- Gyroscope support for aiming
- Customizable button placement and size
- Improved optimization for older devices
- Ability to disable auto-fire and auto-melee
- Separate buttons for actions like jumping, rolling, and sliding


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roblox free?

Roblox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Warframe free?

Warframe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Roblox or Warframe?

Warframe is rated higher. Roblox averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20M ratings, while Warframe averages 4.9 from 26K ratings.

### Do Roblox or Warframe have ads?

Neither Roblox nor Warframe shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Roblox or Warframe?

Roblox ships an update weekly, and Warframe fortnightly. Most recently, Roblox was updated on September 26, 2026 and Warframe on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Roblox or Warframe?

Roblox currently peaks at #1 in the App Store charts, and Warframe at #67. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*